The hug that says you’re not alone: Obama and Clinton meet with activist Aung San Suu Kyi in historic Presidential visit to Myanmar

President Obama this morning staged a historic meeting with Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as he became the first American president to visit the controversial country.

The warm reception that he received from Suu Kyi, who made headlines for being under house arrest for two decades because of her push for democracy in the country, is diplomatically important as it sends a clear signal the America supports her cause.

Adding to the friendliness between the leaders, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave the petite Kyi a giant hug, as the two have met a number of other times before.

Friendly reception: Hillary Clinton gives Aung San Suu Kai a big hug after arriving with President Obama at her residence in Yangon, Myanmar on Monday